Employment at Otter Creek Child Center
Early Childhood Teacher Position
Starting: ASAP
Salary: determined by experience and education
Otter Creek is a 5 STARS, NAEYC accredited early care and education center serving children 6 weeks to 6 years and their families, in Middlebury, Vermont. Our emergent curriculum recognizes the importance of play and strives to create connections with the natural world and the community in which we live. Teachers plan curriculum based on the demonstrated interests of children and the belief that children actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.
We are looking for a teacher:
who sees themselves as a professional and has an appreciation of diversity
who has demonstrated communication skills and has the ability to maintain confidentiality
who has a commitment to family centered practice
who has the desire to work as part of a team committed to reflection about teaching and learning
to collaborate on planning and implementing curriculum using observation and documentation to inform child assessment and program planning in a cycle of inquiry
CDA, VT EC Apprentice, AA in Early Childhood Education or related field, or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field
Preferred:
B.A., in Early Childhood Education or related field
Additional requirements:
Benefits:
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge St.
Middlebury, VT 05753
Fax: 802-388-7957
Childcare Substitute shifts fall between 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday. $11.50-12.50/hr
We are looking for on-call substitute teachers who are flexible team players and enjoy children of all ages.
The Substitute Teacher plays a supporting role to the classroom teachers in the following ways:
Responsible for supervision of children in the absence of one of the regular classroom staff.
Following the routine and schedule of the classroom
Helping with clean-up and other household chores including but not limited to:
Sweeping, mopping, laundry, dishes, taking out trash and recyclables, replenishing supplies, paper products, garbage bags, soap dispensers.
Other duties at the discretion of the Classroom Teachers.
Substitute teachers are under the supervision of classroom teachers.
Substitute teachers are counted in teacher/child ratio.
Substitute teachers receive orientation, and a handbook of center policies and guidelines for working in an early childhood setting
Employment requirements:
Pass a background check for criminal record and abuse and neglect screening including fingerprinting
Provide three written letters of reference
Provide resume/application
Sign Statement of Understanding
All substitutes should have relevant experience, experience providing care to young children, and have schedule flexibility. Substitute shifts may vary.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge St.
Middlebury, VT 05753
Fax: 802-388-7957
November 23, 2015
Otter Creek Child Center is committed to diversity. Otter Creek Child Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, place of birth, veteran status, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Starting: ASAP
Salary: determined by experience and education
Otter Creek is a 5 STARS, NAEYC accredited early care and education center serving children 6 weeks to 6 years and their families, in Middlebury, Vermont. Our emergent curriculum recognizes the importance of play and strives to create connections with the natural world and the community in which we live. Teachers plan curriculum based on the demonstrated interests of children and the belief that children actively engage in the construction of their own knowledge.
We are looking for a teacher:
who sees themselves as a professional and has an appreciation of diversity
who has demonstrated communication skills and has the ability to maintain confidentiality
who has a commitment to family centered practice
who has the desire to work as part of a team committed to reflection about teaching and learning
to collaborate on planning and implementing curriculum using observation and documentation to inform child assessment and program planning in a cycle of inquiry
CDA, VT EC Apprentice, AA in Early Childhood Education or related field, or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field
Preferred:
B.A., in Early Childhood Education or related field
Additional requirements:
- Working knowledge of Vermont Early Learning Standards, NAEYC standards and Vermont regulations pertaining to early childhood education.
- Familiarity with the Reggio Emilia Approach
- Ability to work in all aspects of the position.
- Flexibility and ability to work in a team environment; willingness to share ideas and openness to others’ ideas.
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and community.
- Sensitivity to individual children’s differences and needs; willingness to adjust program and curriculum to meet those needs.
- Motivated to learn and grow in an educational environment, and commitment to continue own education.
- Ability to apply to teaching current ideas, principles and methods in early childhood education and child development.
- Excellent communication skills, including good listening skills.
Benefits:
- Generous Vacation Time
- 10 Sick/Personal Days per year
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Group Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Paid Holidays and Snow Days
- Paid Professional Development
- Child care Discount
- Professional Development Support
- Yearly wage increases
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge St.
Middlebury, VT 05753
Fax: 802-388-7957
Childcare Substitute shifts fall between 7:30am – 5:30pm Monday through Friday. $11.50-12.50/hr
We are looking for on-call substitute teachers who are flexible team players and enjoy children of all ages.
The Substitute Teacher plays a supporting role to the classroom teachers in the following ways:
Responsible for supervision of children in the absence of one of the regular classroom staff.
Following the routine and schedule of the classroom
Helping with clean-up and other household chores including but not limited to:
Sweeping, mopping, laundry, dishes, taking out trash and recyclables, replenishing supplies, paper products, garbage bags, soap dispensers.
Other duties at the discretion of the Classroom Teachers.
Substitute teachers are under the supervision of classroom teachers.
Substitute teachers are counted in teacher/child ratio.
Substitute teachers receive orientation, and a handbook of center policies and guidelines for working in an early childhood setting
Employment requirements:
Pass a background check for criminal record and abuse and neglect screening including fingerprinting
Provide three written letters of reference
Provide resume/application
Sign Statement of Understanding
All substitutes should have relevant experience, experience providing care to young children, and have schedule flexibility. Substitute shifts may vary.
Please submit cover letter and resume to:
Linda January
Executive Director
Otter Creek Child Center
150 Weybridge St.
Middlebury, VT 05753
Fax: 802-388-7957
November 23, 2015
Otter Creek Child Center is committed to diversity. Otter Creek Child Center is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, place of birth, veteran status, age, or national origin. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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